Nikon P300 vs Pentax K20D

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P300 vs Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very close but the P300 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The P300 was revealed 2 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P300 scores vs the K20D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 features physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P300 against the K20D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and K20D is 92 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and K20D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P300 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K20D will result in extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent P300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.